Outdoors Calendar 06/23

June

What: Cave tours

When: Saturdays and Sundays in June, and Fridays starting June 14

Where: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road, Chilton

Synopsis: Take a naturalist-guided tour of Carolyn's Caverns. Optional crawling. Caves are dark, damp, and dirty; wear layers, and bring a flashlight. It's a half-mile walk to the caves, which are accessed by stairs and ladders. Recommended minimum age is 5 years old with a parent. Minors must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Arrive by 1 p.m. Groups of 12 or more people should make separate reservations.

Cost: $6 per person

Contact: For information, call the nature center at 920-849-7094

Tuesday

What: Nature photo hike

When: 6 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Keary Kautzer, director of WSCS, photographer and artist, invites interested participants to join him at Sanderling Nature Center for a slide show before going on a 30-minute guided photo hike and ending up back at the nature center to show their photos. Bring a camera, pocket size or DSLR. Recommended for people ages 16 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Saturday

What: Dutch oven and outdoor cooking demo

When: Noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Join park volunteers for an outdoor cooking demonstration. This is an opportunity to get ideas for camping or backyard cookouts. Meet at the park amphitheater. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Saturday

What: Wild edible and medicinal plants program

When: 2 p.m. Saturday

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Come hike and search for wild edible and medicinal plants at Kohler-Andrae, and learn how to use them. Wear comfortable shoes and bring insect repellant for the one-hour hike. Meet at the closed gate just west of the host sites.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

July 1

What: Music in the Park

When: 7 p.m. July 1

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Judy Stock returns to the area to entertain children and families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the park amphitheater.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

July 6

What: Kite building workshops

When: 10-11 a.m. July 6

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Making and decorate a pocket sled kite during one of the workshop sessions, then head out to fly it on the beach. This workshop is best for children 12 and under. Younger children will need parental help. Call the park office to sign up for a session as a limited number of spaces are available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed. Meet at the park bath house area.

Cost: A fee of $5 per kite kit will be collected at the workshop. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

July 6

What: Walk, Talk and Dance Like a Sandhill Crane program

When: 6 p.m. July 6

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Learn how to walk, talk, dance and eat like a sandhill crane. All ages are welcome to attend the presentation on one of Kohler-Andrae's annual residents. Meet at the park amphitheater. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

July 9

What: Sports Banquet

When: Doors open 5:15 p.m. July 9

Where: Range Line Inn, 170 Rangeline Road, Kohler

Synopsis: Frank Winters, former Green Bay Packer, will be the special guest; there will be a Frank Winters autograph session. There will also be auctions, door prizes, and floor raffles featuring autographed memorabilia, sports collectibles and tickets to sporting events. Prizes include replica Lombardi Trophy-Super Bowl XLV.

Cost: $40 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under

Contact: To order tickets, call Ed Mersberger at 920-467-6569 or send emails to ej.mersberger@gmail.com

Aug. 17

What: 35th annual Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Day

When: Aug. 17; Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the program starting at 8 a.m.

Where: Camp Y-Koda

Synopsis: The day is for boys and girls ages 11 to 17 - but participants should bring a parent.

Synopsis: Attendance on all dates is mandatory. Program is for youth ages 12 and up and adults (participants must be 12 by the end of the hunting season). Upon completion of the course the student will be eligible to purchase a Wisconsin hunting license. If the student is younger than 18, at least one parent or guardian must accompany the student to a 15-minute student orientation on one of the following dates: 4-6 p.m. July 17, or 5-7 p.m. July 21.

Cost: Cost is $10 for residents, $15 for non-residents.

Contact: For information, call Russ Margenau at 920-917-7523

Ongoing

What: Hunting gallery

When: Ongoing

Synopsis: Share your trophy buck, bear or turkey photos from past, current or future seasons at Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com. Add your photos to the hunting gallery by clicking one of the hunting photo links on the home page and downloading, or email them to botten@wisconsinoutdoor-fun.com.

Today

What: Outdoors Inc. 50-bird Lewis shoot

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 23

Where: Outdoors Inc. club is located two miles east of New Holstein on County Highway X

Synopsis: Event includes a steak fry

Cost: Targets $8, Lewis $7, optional high gun $5

Contact: For information, call 920-898-5577

Today

What: Bob & Judy Wagner Memorial Shoot

When: June 23; registration runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smerke's Sportsman's Club

Synopsis: It's a 50-bird shoot. There will be raffles, food and beverages. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund.